Often when travelling through rich landscapes off the beaten track in lesser known places of Australia it is common to wonder about the folk of the area and their stories. Knowing that behind the rusted gate and weathered home are often inaccessible stories our ears long to hear. The real stories of the people living here today, their days, their lives and their history. This Article is the first of two where we will share the stories of the locals of the Sandstone Wonders.
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Reaching across almost 28,000 km2, the diverse landscapes of the Sandstone Wonders region can be jaw dropping. More than 25 mountain ranges make up the area, creating gaping valleys, towering cliff tops, deep gorges and rocky outcrops. These magnificent sites are often gently interrupted by freshwater streams or rolling plains. A combination of precious National […]
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Whether you’re behind the wheel of a 4WD, towing a caravan, or just cruising with the whole family, the ancient Sandstone Wonders region offers the ideal self drive road trip through the Banana Shire.
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be in the right place at the right time.. Schedule your visit to the Sandstone Wonders region to catch one of these special events and you’re guaranteed to add buckets of fun, dust and possibly fish, to your next RV or camping adventure. Experience it all from the nostalgia of classic cars to the thrill […]
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So, you haven’t been back to Taroom for ages? Or never been at all? It’s time to rediscover this quintessential Queensland town – and here’s a reminder why you should… You’ll know you’ve arrived in Taroom when you see the Steel Wings Windmill. But it’s the natural wonders surrounding the town that generally entice visitors […]
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As a rural community, there are many sites around the Banana Shire from where you can capture the wonders of our galaxy. How perfect would it be at Isla Gorge to capture the Milky Way over the Sandstone cliff faces, or to capture the full moon over Lake Callide. With the right photography tools anything […]
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Great news for campers, fishing fans, and visitors to Biloela – the wait is over – Lake Callide Retreat is open! Now you can swim, play, fish, eat, relax, AND sleep, at the popular Callide Dam location. The Callide Dam, found just to the north of Biloela in the Sandstone Wonders region, has long been […]
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If you’ve only got 24 hours to spend in Biloela, we got all the spots you shouldn’t miss, great places to eat and the “must do’s” all in this one article.
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There are many great fishing spots in this region, but we’ve highlighted the top 7 for you, why not try them all?
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Love to get offroad? Get in gear and explore the best 4WD spots in the Sandstone Wonders region If you’re a keen 4WD enthusiast, or maybe just bought your first 4WD, the Sandstone Wonders region has something to suit everyone’s offroad tastes. The region has everything from hard-core rugged 4WD tracks, to leisurely family-day-out style […]
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